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Church & Society
Mission
Statement
The Church & Society Committee advocates for peace and justice in our world. We
work to achieve long-term social change in the root causes of our world’s
problems. The Committee educates the congregation about current social issues,
provides opportunities for social witness for justice and peace, and encourages
the congregation to actively participate in social action.
MEETINGS
The Church & Society group meets on the third Tuesday of
each month at
7:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend.
SOCIAL CONCERNS AND PRINCIPLES
Click here to view the United Methodist Social Creed and Social
Principles.
The General Board of Church and Society is one of four
international general program boards of The United Methodist Church.
www.umc-gbcs.org/site
CURRENT ISSUES
2008 Committee Focus
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The environment: Eco-friendly green roof on the flat roof area off the church
sanctuary coming this spring.
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Peace efforts - your prayers and more.
Disaster Relief
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United Methodist Committee on Relief
www.methodistrelief.org
Our
Environment
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UUMC Recycling:
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Paper: Put your Sunday bulletins in the
paper recycling bin as you exit the church.
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Batteries: Bring your household batteries
to UUMC. The battery recycling container is located in the cloak area inside
the northwest entrance. We have expanded our program to include small
rechargeable batteries.
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Get involved!
Make thoughtful, earth friendly choices:
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Purchase Energy Star appliances www.energystar.gov
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Urban Options for energy savings
www.urbanoptions.org
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A collaborative effort of environmental organizations
www.saveourenvironment.org
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Recycle rechargeable batterieswww.rbrc.org
Peace & Justice
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Information about Iraq war
www.2020vision.org,
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The Greater Lansing Network Against War &
Injustice
www.peaceforiraq.org
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Methodists United for Peace with Justice
www.mupwj.org
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Click here
to view “What You Can Do for Peace”.
HIV/AIDS Awareness
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Lansing
Area AIDS Network:
www.myne.com/501C/LAAN
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The AIDS Memorial Quilt:
www.aidsquilt.org/
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AIDS in
Africa:
http://gbgm-umc.org/programs/aidsafrica/children.stm
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Computerized AIDS Ministries:
http:/gbgm-umc.org/cam/aidsinfo/html
Hunger
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Bread for the World
www.bread.org,
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The Heifer Project
www.heifer.org
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The Hunger Site
www.thehungersite.com
Sexual Orientation
/Gender
Identity
Issues
[Gay
& Lesbian]
United Methodist organizations:
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Affirmation
www.umaffirm.org
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Reconciling Ministries Network
www.rmnetwork.org
Other Links of Interest
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Human rights and Fair Trade coffee.
www.globalexchange.org
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True Majority was started to compound the power of all those who believe in
social justice, giving children a decent start in life, protecting the
environment, and America working in cooperation with the world community
www.truemajority.com
CONTACT US
Please contact us if you have questions or want to join the
Church and Society Committee. Committee Co-Chairs are:
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Susan
Stahl
susanlstahl@comcast.net
˙ Katie
Hanson kvhanson@hotmail.com
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